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Safety procedures

There are certain procedures you should follow when you are
installing items in your system. Below is information to avoid
damage to your system or/and yourself.

Before entering the computer, move computer off the carpet (for
static purposes). If your not able to then try not to
move on the carpet to keep the static from building.

Disconnect all cables including power cord. I can't stress
this enough. Remove the power cord, monitor, keyboard, mouse,
phone line, network cable, speakers, printer, scanner, USB
cables, cable modem, DSL modem and anything else that is
connected. (it should look similar to the
picture below)

With everything disconnected, push the power button for 5
seconds. (with power cord disconnected).
The computer can store power even with the power cord
disconnected. Pushing the power button drains that power (only
if the power cord is disconnected).
VERY IMPORTANT!!!

Touch something metal on the case of the system to release
any static build up in your body.

Computers are the best dust collectors. Do not blow on the
dust with your breath. Your breath has moisture and electronics
hate moisture.

If you want to clean the inside of the system of dust, use
compressed air that is designed for electronics.

While using the compressed air, do not hold down the button.
Not only will the can get cold, moisture will also form. Use
quick short bursts.

When handling parts, do not touch the bronze teeth. Hold the
parts on the edges if at all possible.

If you are troubleshooting noise issue, some people will
stick a pencil or other objects in the fan to stop the fan from
turning to see if the noise goes away.
DON'T DO THAT! The fan might shatter the pencil, cause a
fire, cause electrical shock or short.

If you disconnect the cable that goes to the processor fan
to check for noise, do not leave system on for long with it
disconnected.

Be careful while inside system, the system has sharp edges.

Never put your hands inside system when the system is either
plugged in or turned on.

Some computer desks have a compartment that you can put your
computer in. Make sure that compartment is well ventilated. If
it is not ventilated, it can fry the system. If it is not well
ventilated, you can drill holes in the desk to give it
ventilation, or you can install a small fan in the desk that
will circulate air.

Do not connect or disconnect cables while the system or
device is turned on. (unless it is USB.
USB can be disconnected or connected while system is on).
Equipment can be damaged by this.

****VERY VERY IMPORTANT NOTE****

If you have access to your personal files, make
sure they are backed up before tinkering with the system. Sometimes
there can be more than one issue and one of the issues may not show
till you start tinkering with the system. For example, I have seen a
hard drive be bad but it works as long as the system is on. However
when you turn the system off, the hard drive doesn't work anymore.
Once that happens, you can't get access to your files.

DISCLAIMER:UpgradeNRepair (UNR), the owner, and any representatives of UpgradeNRepair (UNR)
is not liable for any data loss or hardware failure because of the following
procedure. The Information provided is a guide to assist the customer with
an issue with their system or software. The procedures offered here may or may
not harm your files. Even procedures that are not designed to harm files, can
harm files, depending on the issue with the system. Because there is too many
unknowns, UpgradeNRepair is unable to guarantee the safety of the files.
Customer is responsible for their data and their actions. Before following
the directions on this page and the pages these links are linked to, any data
the customer does not want to lose will have to be saved. Saving the data is
the sole responsibility of the customer. Some or all of the following procedures
or information may not apply to your situation.